In the News

Dr. Kenneth Hicks, Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Ohio University, authored a column in the Columbus Dispatch headlined “Astronomy: Mars probe will teach us how the Red Planet, solar system, formed.” InSight landed on Mars this past week after a six-month journey. Its purpose is to take measurements that […]

The New Political Quotes Dr. Theresa Moran, Assistant Professor & Food Studies Theme Director, in a story headlined “These two Ohio House bills could affect Ohioans’ access to food stamps.” Theresa Moran, a food justice professor at Ohio University, is strongly against both bills. “I am dumbfounded because I can’t […]

The Herald News (Fall River, MA) writes about a book by Dr. James W. Fonseca in a story headlined “Book penned by New Bedford native paints vivid portrait of Portuguese-Americans in Southeastern New England.” Fonseca is Dean Emeritus and former Professor of Geography at Ohio University Zanesville. His book is Making […]

Dr. Kim Thompson, Lecturer in Environmental & Plant Biology, was quoted by the Post in a story headlined “Poinsettias signify the holiday season.” “The interesting thing about poinsettias is that their red leaves appear to be flowers,” Kim Thompson, a lecturer of environmental and plant biology, said. Poinsettias originate from […]

WOUB Digital interviewed Dr. Ingo Trauschweizer, Associate Professor of History & Director of the Contemporary History Institute, for a story headlined “Institute Invites Veterans to Explore ‘Dialogues on the Experience of War.” Next year, the Contemporary History Institute will present a series of three two-hour conversations about the experiences of coming […]

The OHIO Women magazine featured Dr. Francine C. Childs, Professor Emerita at African American Studies at Ohio University, in a story headlined “A place to gather.” Over the years, Childs’ Elliott Street home became a gathering place for many as she echoed her grandmother’s principles of hospitality and good works. … Every year, Childs […]

Patrick O’Keeffe, Associate Professor of English at Ohio University, was quoted in a Post story headlined “Creative writers weigh in on state of artistic field.” Patrick O’Keeffe, an associate professor of English, has published two works of fiction. He, too, came to love reading and writing at a young age, […]